Sleeping in Airports

Grenada Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Grenada Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

We had to sleep at the floor, but the hospitality of the airport staff and the crew of some of the plains are memories that will last for ever. – The power sister

GND Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Grenada’s Maurice Bishop Airport.

What to Expect

grenada airport guideGrenada Airport (code: GND) is a tiny international airport on the island of Grenada. The facilities are limited, but WiFi is available and the staff is said to be exceptionally friendly! Everything at GND runs on “island time”, so prepare for the airport procedures to take a little longer to be completed than what you may expect. For economy class passengers looking for additional comfort, there is the option to pay for use of the airport’s lounge. See our Airport Lounges section below for locations and access rates.

Sleeping in Grenada Airport

While we have not yet received any sleep-related reviews, past travellers have cited hard seating as a likely sleep deterrent. Come prepared with a sleeping bag or travel mat just in case.  For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See locations in the Airport Hotels section below or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.  For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Grenada Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!

  • GAA Executive Lounge – Location: Airside, Upper Mezzanine. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.

Related Pages: Grenada Airport Lounges

airport hotelsAirport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Grenada Airport:

  • Grooms Beach Villa & Resort – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
  • La Heliconia – Free airport transfers from 9:00AM – 5:00PM.   » Check Rates
  • The Relax Inn – Airport transfers are available upon request for a fee.  » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Grenada Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

wifiAirport WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Grenada Airport.

airport infoMore Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, in the main lobby.

Baby Care Facilities – Baby change facilities are available in all restrooms.

Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available throughout the landside areas of the terminal. Rate: EC$2.00 per cart.

Currency Exchange – Yes. Grenada Co-operative Bank Ltd. operates in the Departure Lounge / Arrival Hall.

Duty Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available, along with a variety of gift shops.

Food & Drinks – Food concessions throughout the airport operate on varying schedules. At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Dining options include:

  • Landside: Brizan Enterprises • J’s Cafe.
  • Airside: Blender Boyz • The Flying High Snack Bar • Spice Isle Coffee.
  • Vending machines are also available both landside and airside.

Information Desk – An information desk is available landside on the ground floor, open from 5:30AM – 10:30PM. In addition, an Airport Help Phone offers general airport and hotel information. You can find that phone next to the Tourism Office in the Arrivals Hall.

Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Mobile Charging – Power up your mobile devices for free, using the Digicel charging station in the Departures lounge.

Postal Services – Drop off your last minute postcards to friends and family from airport’s mailbox. Location: Landside.

Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Showers – Not available.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

airport hoursAirport Hours

The airport is open from 6:00 AM until the last flight (approximately 10:30PM).

airlinesAirlines

Grenada airport is served by the following airlines: American Airlines • British Airways • Caribbean Airlines • Delta Air Lines • JetBlue • LIAT • Saint Vincent/Grenada Air • Virgin Atlantic.

transportationAirport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Buses

The airport is accessible by bus. At the time of this update, no further information is available.

Car Rentals

These car rental agencies offer service onsite, near the exit of the Arrivals Hall: Hertz • Maitland Car Rentals • Sixt Car Rentals • Y & R Car Rentals.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Fixed-rate taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area.

Last updated: 2024-01-30

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.